“As a first-time booth participant at Hannover Messe, we’re looking forward to networking and sharing our manufacturing authentication expertise with in-region clientele.”

RF IDeas Inc., the leading innovator and manufacturer of employee badge readers for in-building applications such as computer access, identification, time and attendance will showcase its pcProx® surface mount and desktop models, the newly added ultra-compact pcProx 13.56 MHz Nano, and pcProx® Plus BLE with Bluetooth®, among other manufacturing authentication solutions at Hannover Messe.

Committed to helping manufacturing organizations optimize their manufacturing process through targeted authentication solutions, RF IDeas further will strengthen its role in the European market as a new member of the Rockwell Encompass partner program in Europe. The Encompass Program is a part of the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork, and works to improve solutions in the marketplace by linking technical and commercial resources of Rockwell Automation and the Encompass partner. RF IDeas will showcase its pcProx Plus for Rockwell Automation at Hannover Messe, in addition to other solutions that support operations on the manufacturing floor.

“RF IDeas has a strong history of providing authentication solutions to the manufacturing markets in North America, and we are excited to showcase the great work our teams are doing in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region,” said Ian Bayly, Sales Director for EMEA. “As a first-time booth participant at Hannover Messe, we’re looking forward to networking and sharing our manufacturing authentication expertise with in-region clientele.”

Hannover Messe will be held April 24-28 in the Hannover Fairgrounds of Hannover, Germany. RF IDeas will be located in the US Production Automation Pavilion, Hall 17 Booth D64-5. For more information about RF IDeas, visit the Knowledge Center at https://www.rfideas.com/knowledge-center.

RF IDeas Inc., the leading innovator and manufacturer of employee badge readers for in-building applications such as computer access, identification, secure pull print, time and attendance will showcase its pcProx® Plus BLE with Bluetooth® low energy technology for mobile applications.

RF IDeas pcProx® Plus BLE is a dual frequency programmable card reader with Bluetooth low energy technology. The reader provides the advantages of reading proximity (125 kHz), contactless (13.56 MHz) smart cards, and devices enabled with Bluetooth, all in one device. Depending on the end user’s application software, pcProx Plus BLE can be configured to utilize Bluetooth low energy beaconing to serve a wide variety of use cases, including in-building location and item tracking. Additionally, mobile devices equipped with Bluetooth low energy technology can be used as secure authentication and identification credentials, making it ideal for healthcare applications.

RF IDeas also will showcase the following new products:

• pcProx 13.56 MHz Nano: this ultra-compact reader now is available for workers on-the-go or embedded applications, ideal for mobile work stations or on-the-go bedside applications.
• pcProx Plus SP: this badge reader is designed for secure printing applications, integrated installation and various external mounting configurations, great for remaining compliant with strict HIPAA regulations within healthcare.
• pcProx Plus: now available with four badge configurations, this dual frequency pcProx Plus reader becomes especially critical when hospital systems merge.

 
“This year’s HIMSS conference specifically will be exciting for RF IDeas as we offer a first-time insight into our new pcProx Plus BLE with Bluetooth® low energy technology for mobile applications,” said David Cottingham, President. “We are very excited to take booth visitors through our partner demonstrations and presentations, showcasing the wide range of applications RF IDeas readers have throughout the healthcare environment.”

HIMSS17 is the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s annual conference and exhibition held in Orlando on Feb. 19 – 23. RF IDeas and its partners will present on Feb. 20 and 21 in its theater-inspired booth. Together with Amico Corporation, Identity Automation, KSI, Micro Focus, PrinterLogic and Sharp, RF IDeas will demonstrate authentication solutions for secure print, workplace authentication solutions, and authentication applications for on-the-go work stations, among others. RF IDeas will be in booth #443.

Learn more about RF IDeas readers here.

RF IDeas aumenta su cartera de lectores de tarjetas identificativas con la introducción del pcProx® 13.56 MHz Nano ultracompacto

RF IDeas, Inc., líder en innovación y fabricación de lectores de control de acceso e identificación en edificios, anuncia una incorporación a su línea pcProx® Nano de lectores: el lector de tarjetas inteligente y sin contacto pcProx® 13.56 MHz Nano. Ya disponible, el 13.56 MHz Nano presenta características similares a las del lector de montaje en superficie o sobremesa pcProx en un formato USB ultracompacto. Además del popular pcProx 125 kHz Nano, el pequeño tamaño del pcProx 13.56 MHz Nano hace que sea muy fácil integrarlo en alojamientos de monitores o teclados y paneles de control de carretillas elevadoras, conectarlo a impresoras multifunción o usarlo con tabletas USB, con lo que se simplifica aún más el flujo de identificación, autenticación y acceso.

“La incorporación de este dispositivo13.56 MHz Nano, ultracompacto y multiusos, refuerza nuestra cartera de lectores de tarjetas, satisfaciendo las necesidades de nuestros socios y distribuidores que proporcionan soluciones para autenticación única, tiempos y asistencia, conformidad de la formación, punto de venta, gestión segura, entre otros”, afirma Tod Besse, vicepresidente de ventas y marketing de RF IDeas. “Su pequeño tamaño y grandes prestaciones hacen de este lector una herramienta de autenticación de valor añadido para aquellas empresas que buscan cumplir con la normativa de identificación organizativa sin tener que recurrir a un lector de placas identificativas de gran tamaño”.

Características

• Cuatro configuraciones de tarjeta, que permite a los departamentos de TI o seguridad aprovechar las tarjetas identificativas existentes e integrar sin problemas nuevos tipos de identificaciones, algo fundamental cuando se fusionan empresas.
• Ajuste automático para contrarrestar los efectos de las diferencias entre tarjetas y los factores ambientales, garantizando así un lectura óptima.
• Mayor compatibilidad con todo tipo de tarjetas, incluidas NFC 1 (Topaz), iCLASS Seos, ISO 14443B, FeliCa (NFC 3), CEPAS y Oyster.
• No requiere controladores adicionales para operaciones sencillas de “enchufar y listo”.

 
Con el kit de desarrollador de software (SDK), los desarrolladores independientes pueden programar aplicaciones que empleen información de identificación de tarjetas para varias prácticas operativas.

RF IDeas Adds to Badge Reader Portfolio with Introduction of Ultra-Compact pcProx® 13.56 MHz Nano

RF IDeas, Inc., the leading innovator and manufacturer of in-building identification and access control readers, today announced an addition to its pcProx® Nano line of readers, the pcProx® 13.56 MHz Nano contactless smart card reader. Available immediately, the 13.56 MHz Nano incorporates similar features to the pcProx desktop or surface-mount reader into an ultra-compact USB format. In addition to the popular pcProx 125 kHz Nano, the small size of the pcProx 13.56 MHz Nano makes it easy for embedding into monitor or keyboard housings and forklift control panels, connecting to multi-function printers, or for use with USB tablets – further simplifying the identification, authentication and access workflow.

“The addition of this ultra-compact, multi-use 13.56 MHz Nano builds out our portfolio of card readers, meeting the needs of our partners and resellers who provide solutions for single sign-on, time and attendance, training compliance, point-of-sale, and secure management, among others,” said Tod Besse, vice president, sales and marketing, RF IDeas. “The feature-rich, small size makes this reader a value-added authentication tool for companies looking to comply with organizational identification guidelines without the bother of a bulky badge reader.”

Features
 

• Four card configurations, allowing IT or security departments to leverage existing badges and seamlessly integrate additional badge types, especially important when companies merge
• Auto-tuning to counter the effects of card variability and environmental factors, ensuring optimal read performance
• Increased card type support including the addition of the NFC 1 (Topaz), iCLASS Seos, ISO 14443B, FeliCa (NFC 3), CEPAS, and Oyster
• Requires no additional drivers for simple plug-and-play operations

 
With the Software Developer’s Kit (SDK), independent developers can write applications that utilize badge identification information for a variety of operational applications.

RF IDeas, Inc., the leading innovator and manufacturer of in-building identification and access control readers, today announced a partnership with Glocal Value®, an Italian-based value added distributor and professional services company specializing in control and management of print and document solutions. Glocal Value will provide distribution for RF IDeas’ MFP card reader customers in Italy, pulling upon its values, competencies and expertise.

“Pulling on Glocal Value’s established history of distribution in the region and its extensive network of resellers in other verticals like manufacturing and enterprise will provide in-country presence and support of RF IDeas products. We look forward to more efficiently meeting the needs of our Italian customers.”

“We are delighted to partner with Glocal Value in Italy,” said Ian Bayly, Director of Sales, EMEA, RF IDeas. “Pulling on Glocal Value’s established history of distribution in the region and its extensive network of resellers in other verticals like manufacturing and enterprise will provide in-country presence and support of RF IDeas products. We look forward to more efficiently meeting the needs of our Italian customers.”

“Our deep knowledge of RF IDeas’ product lines makes this partnership a success for our Italian MFP and enterprise markets,” said Savio Avilia, President, Glocal Value. “Through our established presence in Italy, we are excited to fulfill our MFP requests with RF IDeas’ robust product lines.”

Headquartered in Vercelli at Fair and Congress Center of Caresanablot, Italy, Glocal Value is an independent company nationally recognized by leading manufacturers for its supply, integration and after-sales integration, and is an authorized reseller of PaperCutMF for Italy. Glocal Value will hold local stock and support training workshops for all RF IDeas products.

About Glocal Value
Glocal Value is an independent business nationally recognized for its analytical skills, integration and after-sales service. The company specializes in solutions for the management and control of printing including print management, mobility, workflow automation, fleet management, and web-to-print solutions. Glocal Value is headquartered in Vercelli at Fair and Congress Center of Caresanablot, Italy.

About RF IDeas
RF IDeas, Inc. is a leader in the employee badge and card reader space for healthcare, manufacturing, government and enterprise. Partnering with leading technology companies, RF IDeas readers enable innovative solutions for single sign-on, secure printing, attendance tracking and other applications that require authentication. RF IDeas is a subsidiary of Roper Technologies.